FILE - In this Feb. 21, 2015 file photo, an Oscar statue appears outside the Dolby Theatre for the 87th Academy Awards in Los Angeles.
She was also tipped for the filmās adapted screenplay, editing and as a producer in the best picture category.
āI just quietly gave thanks and felt some gratitude.āDavis, who won for her performance in 2016ās āFences,ā landed her fourth Oscar nomination, making her the most nominated Black actress ever.
The Academy Awards would typically have happened by now but this year will be telecast April 25.
āCollective,ā the Romanian documentary about investigative journalism and government corruption, became just the second film nominated for both best documentary and best international film.